CONSULT-III Function (AIR BAG): Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CONSULT-III can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
CONSULT-III FUNCTION CHART
| AIR BAG diagnostic mode | Description |
|---|---|
| SELF-DIAG [CURRENT] | A current Self-diagnosis result (also indicated by the number of warning lamp flashes in the Diagnosis mode) is displayed on the CONSULT-III screen in real time. This refers to a malfunctioning part requiring repairs. |
| SELF-DIAG [PAST] | Diagnosis results previously stored in the memory are displayed on the CONSULT-III screen. The stored results will remain until memory erasing is executed. |
| TROUBLE DIAG RECORD | With TROUBLE DIAG RECORD, diagnosis results previously erased by a reset operation can be displayed on the CONSULT-III screen. |
| ECU DISCRIMINATED NO. | The air bag diagnosis sensor unit for each vehicle model is assigned with its own, individual classification number. This number will be displayed on the CONSULT-III screen, as shown. When replacing the air bag diagnosis sensor unit, refer to the part number for the compatibility. After installation, replacement with a correct unit can be checked by confirming this classification number on the CONSULT-III screen. The air bag diagnosis sensor unit discriminated number assigned is F643 . |
| PASSENGER AIR BAG | The STATUS (readiness) of the front passenger air bag module is displayed. The STATUS displayed (ON/OFF) depends on the signals supplied to the occupant classification system control module and air bag diagnosis sensor unit. Refer to "OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) " for more information. |